Occupational Health Nurse

Summary:

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) supports the health and safety of employees here at HL-GA Battery Company, which is a high-volume EV battery manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for providing occupational health services, conducting injury/illness management, coordinating compliance programs, and supporting overall wellness initiatives. The OHN works closely with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), HR, and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to employees for workplace injuries, illnesses, and emergencies.
• Administer first aid and coordinate medical referrals as needed.
• Maintain employee health records in compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and company policy.
• Conduct post-offer and periodic health assessments, including hearing conservation, respiratory clearance, and vision screenings.
• Coordinate and support regulatory health surveillance programs (e.g., HAZWOPER, respirator clearance, toxic exposure monitoring).
• Support workers’ compensation case management, including documentation, follow-up care, and communication with providers.
• Partner with EHS to identify workplace hazards and provide health-related input into risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver employee education and training on topics such as ergonomics, personal protective equipment, emergency response, and general wellness.
• Develop and implement health promotion and wellness initiatives to improve employee well-being.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, HR, and external healthcare providers.
• This position supports essential manufacturing operations and may require working day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and reporting to work during emergency situations, inclement weather events, or other operational disruptions when it is safe to do so.
• Participate in incident investigations, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
• Ensure clinic supplies, medical equipment, and records are properly maintained.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the company’s occupational health and safety objectives.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, Georgia required.
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S) preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• May be required to respond to after-hours operational issues or emergency events in support of facility infrastructure, utilities systems, or safe plant operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Health, or related field preferred.

Work Authorization:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience:

• 5+ years of nursing experience, with at least 1-2 years in occupational health, industrial, or emergency nursing preferred.
• Experience supporting OSHA-regulated health surveillance programs strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments or similar high-hazard workplaces a plus.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Capable of standing, walking, and providing care for extended periods.
• Ability to handle medical equipment and supplies as required.

Work Environment:

• Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
• Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, or other controlled substances may occur depending on process assignment.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory.
• Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas.
• Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant garments, gloves, eye protection, face shields, or other equipment determined by process and risk assessment.
• Exposure to noise, heat, mechanical equipment, and industrial chemicals may occur depending on system location.
• Work may occur in mechanical rooms, utility areas, rooftops, or other industrial environments.

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.